November 26, 2025
Advocacy on the agenda as Nambucca Valley Evening CWA branch attend state conference CWA members from Nambucca Valley Evening Branch (l-r) Belinda Williams and Robyn Jones Photo: Pauline Cain.
Community, Regional

Advocacy on the agenda as Nambucca Valley Evening CWA branch attend state conference

NEWS Of The Area joined more than 600 delegates and another 200 observers at the Country Women’s Association’s 103rd State Conference in Wagga Wagga last week. In a statement to media ahead of the conference, CWA of NSW president Joy Beames said, “The high number of motions delegates will be asked to vote on this […]

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Volunteers take on bush care at Grassy Head
Local News

Volunteers take on bush care at Grassy Head

A selection of the invasive plants collected. A TEAM of dedicated volunteers gathered at the Grassy Head picnic area to tackle local invasive weeds on Sunday, 18 May. In the hour or two spent together they managed to skirt the Grassy Head car park and Reserve Road, including beyond the corner of Grassy Head Road. […]

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TfNSW launches ‘Animals on Country Roads’ campaign A gravid lace monitor, hit and left on the road and a juvenile eastern grey kangaroo that had to be euthanised.
Local News

TfNSW launches ‘Animals on Country Roads’ campaign

WIRES Volunteer Skye*, with a carpet python rescued from the road. A gravid lace monitor, hit and left on the road and a juvenile eastern grey kangaroo that had to be euthanised. This pinky joey, rescued from his dead mother, did not survive. A WIRES volunteer caring for an orphaned eastern grey kangaroo joey, found […]

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Mosquito numbers set to soar after long rains Aedes aegypti mosquito ready for a meal, followed by laying eggs in your birdbath. Photo: Dr Cameron Webb.
Health, Regional

Mosquito numbers set to soar after long rains

Aedes aegypti mosquito ready for a meal, followed by laying eggs in your birdbath. Photo: Dr Cameron Webb. This backyard birdbath, filled by the recent rains, contains dozens of mosquito larvae that can mature within a week. The black spots are mosquito eggs or pupae, ready to hatch. MOSQUITO numbers are set to soar due […]

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Residents urged to be aware of mould impacts after floods This roof leak went unnoticed until the heaviest rains fell, again using wood as transmission to the lowest point.
Health, Regional

Residents urged to be aware of mould impacts after floods

AS the flood clean-up begins across the Mid North Coast, residents are urged to be aware of the impacts of mould. Mould loves moisture and poorly-lit areas that lack decent ventilation, such as walls or wallpaper, ceilings, bathroom tiles, carpets, insulation material and wood. NSW Health states that most health problems caused by mould are […]

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Flooding hits Nambucca Valley as businesses, homes and farms count the cost Many businesses in the Macksville CBD were inundated by floodwaters. Photo: Ben Fuller.
Local News

Flooding hits Nambucca Valley as businesses, homes and farms count the cost

A boat navigates a flooded Princes Street, Macksville during last week’s disaster event. Photo: Caleb Casey. Many businesses in the Macksville CBD were inundated by floodwaters. Photo: Ben Fuller. The flooded Island Golf Course at Nambucca Heads, looking toward the mouth of the Nambucca River. Photo: NHIGC. THE Nambucca Valley is grappling with the aftermath […]

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Nambucca Heads Men’s Shed secures permanent home after decade-long search Stuart Homes, representing the VRA, hands over the Land Title to Nambucca Heads Men’s Shed President John Kent OAM, in the presence of representatives from both organisations
Community

Nambucca Heads Men’s Shed secures permanent home after decade-long search

A SIGNIFICANT milestone was reached this week for the Nambucca Heads Men’s Shed, with the official handover of the Land Title for their premises, marking the end of a ten-year search for a permanent home. In a symbolic moment, long-time President of the Men’s Shed, John Kent OAM, received the Land Title document from Stuart […]

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Transport support for flood-affected residents in Nambucca, Bellingen and Coffs Harbour The service will allow flood-affected residents access to essential services.
Community

Transport support for flood-affected residents in Nambucca, Bellingen and Coffs Harbour

THE Community Transport Company has announced it will be providing specialised transport services for residents affected by the recent floods across the Nambucca, Bellingen, and Coffs Harbour local government areas. For the next two weeks, the organisation is offering dedicated transport support to help flood-affected residents access essential services such as medical appointments, hospital visits, […]

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Kempsey Mayor welcomes Ministers to witness flood devastation Ministers Janelle Saffin and Kristy McBain assess business impact with Mayor Kinne Ring.
Government, Regional

Kempsey Mayor welcomes Ministers to witness flood devastation

KEMPSEY Shire Council Mayor Kinne Ring welcomed a delegation of state and federal Ministers to the region on Monday, 26 May to witness firsthand the widespread devastation caused by recent flooding and to advocate for urgent recovery support. Since November 2009 there have been 26 natural disaster declarations for the Kempsey Shire with multiple floods, […]

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Man charged after shots allegedly fired at police
Police

Man charged after shots allegedly fired at police

A MAN has been charged after shots were allegedly fired at police following a pursuit. About 2.15am on Saturday morning, officers attached to Mid North Coast Police District attempted to stop a Subaru Impreza on Giinagay Way, Valla. The Subaru failed to stop, and a pursuit was initiated before being terminated shortly after due to […]

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